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Acorn Was a Little Wild Kindle Edition

by Jen Arena (Author), Jessica Gibson (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 57 ratings
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Jory John’s Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn’s grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows.

Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he’s the first of his friends to jump off the oak tree, he’s on his way into the wide world, full of new experiences that fill his little heart with excitement!

But when a squirrel buries Acorn deep underground, the thrill-seeking Acorn finds himself forced to stay still, in the darkness, for a long time. To turn this biggest setback into a wild adventure, Acorn may have to change from the inside out.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  6. Publication date
    March 15, 2022
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-1534483156
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Editorial Reviews

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PreS-Gr 3-Acorn is ready to let go of the mighty oak tree and set out on exciting adventures. Oak warns the little guy about squirrels, but Acorn, a born thrill-seeker, doesn't listen, loving the bounces down the hill and taunting the squirrels to catch him. After some close encounters, Acorn gets buried in the earth. What seems like the inevitable end of his adventures turns out to be the beginning as Acorn grows into a magnificent tree-teasing, encouraging, and entertaining the forest's many occupants with his fun-loving spirit. The adorably, exuberant illustrations are a highlight. The rambunctious and untamed spirit of the flora and fauna is clearly conveyed alongside bold seasonal colors. This book will easily support science discussions on the life cycle of trees, with a caveat. To reinforce Acorn's daredevil vitality, some of the language is deliberately colloquial (worms are described as "so chill"), but it is infrequent enough to feel out of place. Readers may infer various positive messages from the story, despite "wild" having a mostly negative meaning as applied to behavior. They will also delightedly discover the importance of having a good attitude when facing life's challenges: Change and growth can be exciting instead of scary, and it's okay to hold on to the carefree joy of youth. VERDICT A perfect invitation into learning about the life cycle of trees, this is also a lighthearted glimpse into one little adventurer's exciting journey.-Alyssa Annico, Youngstown State Univ., OHα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

Formerly an editorial director at Random House BFYR, Jen Arena has written over fifty books for kids, some of which have been translated into French, Spanish, Korean, and Arabic.

Jessica Gibson is a freelance illustrator from the riverfront area of Detroit, Michigan. She started her career after graduating from Wayne County Community College and has produced illustrations for a number of publishers and brands, including picture books, editorial spot pieces, packaging design, and surface patterns.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09842G871
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (March 15, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 23540 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 57 ratings

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Jen Arena has written many books for kids, and for many years, she was an editor at a New York City publishing company. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her in her garden, reading, or on a volleyball court. Visit her website at jenarenabooks.com or follow her on Twitter at @hallojen.

Customer reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
57 global ratings
Cute story!
5 Stars
Cute story!
Adorable story with beautiful images. Love that it feels more relevant than a lot of older books (could definitely tell it was written in 2022) and is written how I speak (“and the rush, man!”) which was fine because I read this to my kid instead of having them read this one. The tone was kind of hard for my 5 year old to understand on his own but he loved when I read it to him. So it’s a perfect read-aloud to your kid before bedtime.
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Damary Cordova
5.0 out of 5 stars Son’s favorite book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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My 2 year old son loves this book! He asks for us to read it to him everyday. I love the book too because it’s a fun way for him to learn about how an acorn grows into a tree.
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Roberta Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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Cute subjects with the acorn. It was easy for my grandkids to read and kept their interest
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Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful art paired with a fantastic message for kids
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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I used this book as part of a gift set for a friend's kid and got great reviews! The book has just the right combination of kid humor and sincerity, with a great moral for little ones as they grow!

There are a lot of words per page and some of them might be tough for beginners, but this book makes a great bedtime story and one you'll be glad to have in your collection.
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Kinder Cloth
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 year old LOVES this book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
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We checked this book out of our local library and then immediately purchased a copy for our home bookshelf.

It’s a whimsical and funny story about an acorn that’s not afraid to try new things. My toddler LOVES it.
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Miss M
5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite book for fall
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
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I like this book so much that I've bought it for every little person in my life. It's the charming story of a wild acorn. It will make you laugh out loud. The illustrations are fun, too.
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MSB
5.0 out of 5 stars learning fun!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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My preschoolers love this story! Such a great intro to Autumn. We’ve started a study on acorns and oak trees!
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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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Super cute book, great story line and awesome illustrations!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great message!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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This book has such a fun-loving happy message of being ok with what happens in life! Such a breath of fresh air!
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